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David Brashier

David Brashier, A&C Reporter

David is a a senior communications major with a concentration in public relations and a general business minor from Huntsville, Alabama.

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Email: brashierdw@appstate.edu

Twitter: @david-brashier

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The “Cone Gang.” From the left: Will Strickland, Bailey Lang, “Dusty Korns,” Parker Stone, Andrew Curry and Will Taylor welcomed the App State men’s basketball team home from the Sun Belt championship last week. The crew is invested in all App State sports, and rally online, usually on Twitter, to support university athletics.

A tale of two Twitters: A generational divide among App State sports fans

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
March 18, 2021
Playlist of the week: rock ’n’ roll

Playlist of the week: rock ’n’ roll

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
March 15, 2021
An interpretation of Bag End, where famous character Bilbo Baggins lives. His home is the location of the opening pages, and it is here, during his eleventy-first birthday, that the journey of Lord of the Rings begins.

Late to the party: “Lord of the Rings” review

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
February 18, 2021
Dr. Geri Miller, professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at App State, walks to her car concluding the day of work with a happy birthday balloon attached to her. It was my birthday earlier this month, Miller said. Miller makes a big fuss with her students each month to celebrate her students birthdays on the given month. Miller mentioned that we have to do what we can during the times of a global pandemic to keep a brighter mood.

Small celebrations: How one professor spreads peace during pandemic

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
February 4, 2021
Nick Cellini prepares an order behind the counter at Hole Lotta Doughnuts on King Street. The West Jefferson-based shop opened this fall in Boone after popular demand from customers.

West Jefferson doughnut shop expands to King Street

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
December 15, 2020
Raleigh-based rapper, Zack Cokas, visiting Boone. Cokas got pushed into the limelight in 2018 when a local radio DJ in his hometown of Raleigh played a song from his “Out the Blue” mixtape on the air.

Raleigh-based student rapper finds solace in Boone amidst launching his career

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
November 13, 2020
“Promising Young Woman” is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and for purchase on Apple TV.

Review: “The Mandalorian” Season two Episode one

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
November 5, 2020
John Littlewood in the recording studio of Saloon Studios in West Jefferson. Owner Mike Jones and his staff invested in a recording studio to make the Western-themed concert venue more appealing to artists.

Western-themed concert venue invests in recording studio, seeks to attract local artists

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
November 4, 2020
Elec McCready, Isaac McCready, Jackson Valentine and Ryan Wilson performing as American Scream. The band performed their socially distanced outdoor house show on Sept. 8 in an effort to entertain audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local band gets creative with COVID-friendly house shows after disappointing beginnings

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
October 28, 2020
Lucas Triba performing with his band Speedball. The band created an inviting atmosphere for other local bands at Noble Kava after meeting during an open mic night.

Band and business: Relationship creates culture through music

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
October 14, 2020
Situational Awareness performing at Tapp Room. In the wake of the pandemic, bars had to decide whether or not to open spaces back up to live music.

“We are hurting:” Boone bars cope with changes to live music

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
October 2, 2020
The marquee of State Line Drive-in theater in Elizabethon, Teenessee. Owner Andy Wetzel has not only managed to keep his business afloat during the pandemic, but also perform better than in less trying times

Drive-in thrives amidst a live entertainment-focused world

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
September 29, 2020
Before the coronavirus, APPS events, like Appalfest, drew crowds of hundreds. Now, the organization is adjusting to the world of virtual event planning.

APPS takes entertainment online, brings free events to community

David Brashier, A&C Reporter
September 14, 2020
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